Port Edwards, WI Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

66%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

73%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Port Edwards crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Port Edwards crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Port Edwards crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Port Edwards crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Edwards_{/100k people}	Wisconsin_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	646 (estimate)	1,506	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.8	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	36.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	208.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	124 (estimate)	289	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	128.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	919.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	168.1	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	522 (estimate)	1,217	1,917

Port Edwards crime map

The Port Edwards crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Port Edwards as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Port Edwards crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Port Edwards crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Port Edwards crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Port Edwards are 66% lower than the national average
In Port Edwards you have a 1 in 155 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Port Edwards is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Port Edwards has decreased by 12%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Port Edwards

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Port Edwards is 1 in 807

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Port Edwards is 1 in 192

The chance of being a victim of crime in Port Edwards is 1 in 155

Year Over Year Crime In Port Edwards (per 100,000 people)

Port Edwards police department

Item	Port Edwards	Wisconsin	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	9,355	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Wisconsin

State	Total offenders	Wisconsin_/100K	National_/100K
Wisconsin	24,983	456	266

There are a total of 24,983 sex offenders in Wisconsin. This yields a total of 456 sex offenders in Wisconsin per 100,000 residents which is 71% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Camelot, WI	1,036	51	214	265
Nekoosa, WI	2,509	42	374	415
Whiting, WI	1,527	100	421	521
Lake Wazeecha, WI	2,671	103	435	539
Lake Sherwood, WI	342	155	655	810
Stevens Point, WI	26,144	159	781	940
Lake Arrowhead, WI	729	207	873	1,080
Port Edwards, WI	1,825	124	522	646

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Comer, GA	1,825	143	741	884
Superior, NE	1,826	0	1,951	1,951
Bells, TX	1,824	0	254	254
Towamensing Trails, PA	1,826	96	568	664
Romney, WV	1,826	342	571	913
Port Edwards, WI	1,825	124	522	646

Source: The Port Edwards, WI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.